In defence, Dan Jones came in at left back with Neil Austin pushed to the right full-back slot.

Pools looked to have got out of jail after three minutes, Dan Jones appeared to trip Lucas Akins inside the area but referee Darren Bond booked the Brewers winger for diving.

Burton looked dangerous on the break, Tom Naylor shooting from the edge of the area after Pools failed to clear properly, Scott Flinders getting enough behind it to keep the scores level.

Pools had their own penalty appeal turned down in the 16th minute, Aaron Tshibola’s shot was blocked by Damien McCrory’s arm at close range.

Bond again waved the appeals away.

With just over half an hour on the clock, on-loan Cambridge United striker Bird tried his luck 18-yards, his volley from the corner of the box was easily gathered by Jon McLaughlin in the Burton goal.

Harewood - who was getting some ribbing from the travelling supporters - had his own penalty decision turned down after grappling with John Mousinho, the Brewers captain appearing to pull Harewood down.